Row as new FMD strain in UK 'is same as last

Fears of “enormous economic consequences” for the livestock industry have been raised as tests indicate the virus strain in the latest foot-and-mouth outbreak is the same as that which infected two herds last month.

Chief veterinary officer Debby Reynolds said the strain infecting cattle near Egham, Surrey, was “generally” the same as the one which caused the August outbreak near Pirbright, some 10 miles away.